Chapter 1332: Millions of Armies Depart From the Southern Wilds

Among them, more than 500 people were captured, and the food and water seized were enough for 30,000 people to eat for two days.

However, in order to fight a protracted war, Sun Yuantai had stored enough food and water for more than 1,000 people to eat for more than a month here in advance.

At the same time, it was also convenient for subsequent reinforcements.

After all, the three armies had to move before the food and grass.

The speed of transporting food could not exceed the speed of the rapid march.

This was also something Zhao Cheng had already calculated. If it weren't for Cao Zheng, these food and water would be the key to Zhao Cheng's subsequent operations.

After all, he and his group traveled light and did not carry too much dry food.

However, after replenishing a wave of dry food from Cao Zheng, even if there was a lack of food and water here, it was enough for Zhao Cheng and his group to barely hold on until this place was swept away and joined the main force.

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When it was slightly light, Sun Yuantai finally woke up slowly under the care of the military doctor.

After waking up, he was stunned for a moment, and then remembered that he was on the battlefield.

Before he fainted, the Great Yan Ancient Road had been lost.

"How did the Zhao thief cross the Tianyuan?!"

"Before his troops left the Southern Wilderness, every move of his army was under my surveillance, and there was no possibility of early departure."

"The fact that he could come out of Lianshan at this time can only prove one thing, that is, he did not take a detour, but flew across the Tianyuan. It is impossible that so many troops really flew here?!"

"But if he has such magical powers, why doesn't he transport his troops directly to the Palace of the Divine Capital..."

Sun Yuantai thought, and after this coma, his spirit and energy, visible to the naked eye, have declined a lot.

And Sun Yuantai glanced at the generals and leaders of the four directions of the state, and saw their expressions, but he could clearly perceive that after this incident, the people on his side had been unsettled.

As for how Zhao Cheng bypassed Tianyuan, if the Great Yan Ancient Road had not been lost and Cao Zheng had not surrendered, but blocked Zhao Cheng at the exit of Lianshan, it would not be important how Zhao Cheng got there.

The means of the loser, no matter how magical, are actually no more than this.

But now, Zhao Cheng's divine army descended from the sky, first subdued Cao Zheng, and then seized the Great Yan Ancient Road. With such momentum, if this cannot prove that the destiny is chosen by heaven, then there is no destiny in the world.

People's hearts are like this. When you can continuously lead the team to victory and gain more and more, you will naturally be united and all the strength will be twisted into one. Once you encounter setbacks, everyone's little thoughts will arise.

Sun Yuantai was not close to being thankful at this moment. Fortunately, he had been operating for such a period of time and his residual prestige was still there. On the other hand, he was still not very clear about the situation of the Zhao thieves, so he could barely use troops.

"We can't wait any longer. We must use our troops. If we continue, by the time the Zhao thieves open up the passage and join the main force, it will be too late. By then, it is possible that someone will take the initiative to escape with his own troops, or even surrender before the battle!"

"Only before that, we must first knock down the Zhao thieves' prestige, and then there will be follow-up matters!"

Sun Yuantai's eyes were determined, and he immediately began to issue orders.

He first asked the scouts to go to the Great Yan Ancient Road to inquire about the situation, and at the same time, he ordered the army to return to the city, and did not go straight to the Great Yan Ancient Road.

If he had not fainted last night, he could have changed the route directly at that time.

But who told him that he was too old after all, and his body could not bear such a stimulation. At this time, the opportunity for battle had been missed.

It would be better to return to the city to repair, re-arrange the troops, and make strategic adjustments based on what the scouts heard.

Attack blindly, that is really gambling on luck, which is not advisable.

Only by knowing yourself and the enemy can you win every battle.

As for Cao Zheng, although he has rebelled now, the matter of the Great Yan Ancient Road is undoubtedly more important now, and he can only think of a solution later.

Of course, this matter also gave Sun Yuantai a headache, because Qingzhou was originally Cao Zheng's territory. If it cannot be handled early at this time, once the Cao thieves and the Zhao thieves work together to cut off the court's supply line, the occupation here will be extremely dangerous in an instant.

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Two days later, Sun Yuantai led the army to the pass of the Great Yan Ancient Road.

In two days, relying on the 9,000 reserve troops of the Taiping Camp and more than a thousand surrendered soldiers, the fortress at the pass was changed 180 degrees. The gun muzzle that originally faced the South Wasteland now turned to the direction of Qingzhou.

As for how this matter was accomplished, it was to demolish the original wall behind, and pile up stones on the other side of the front wall. Even the nearest several fortresses were demolished, and all the stones were piled here, directly piling up a simple "city wall".

At the same time, more than 50 cannons were also transported here.

In addition, 200 of the 300 rocket launchers were left here, and 400 of the remaining 600 rockets were left here.

"Sun thief, you want to come here, but have you asked if my cannon is good?!"

At the pass, Huang Qi stood on the "city wall" made of stones and asked the people below to shout with him.

"Humph, sharp teeth and sharp mouth!"

Sun Yuantai snorted coldly.

"Generals, do you have a plan to defeat the enemy?!"

This time, he almost came out in full force. Tianjue Pass, except for some garrisons left to guard against Cao Zheng, all the remaining troops were here.

After hearing this, the people around him hesitated and said nothing.

In the current situation, from their perspective, the only option was to attack by force.

In two days, they also figured out the situation. Zhao Cheng's men definitely did not exceed 50,000, but they had 700,000 in hand.

700,000 versus 50,000. Even if the logistics required 200,000, it was still 500,000 versus 50,000. As long as people were willing to spend their lives, it could definitely be captured.

"Send my military order, cover it with artillery fire, and let the cannon fodder camp transport the explosive packages to the bottom of the barrier!"

As soon as the words fell, cannons were pushed out from behind.

And a group of cannon fodder were also driven, carrying explosive packs on their backs, with their eyes closed, and rushed towards the enemy's guns and muzzles.

Most of these people were death row prisoners sent from all over China.

Originally, according to the law, everyone had to die, but now, if they can perform meritorious deeds, their sins can be reduced.

It’s just that in this era, corruption is rampant in the world. How many of the so-called death row prisoners are not unjust? !

Most of them were powerless people who were pushed to take the blame, beaten into submission, and died in a daze.

However, in the face of the hail of bullets, even with the cover of cannons, no one could break through the defense network made of steel and gunpowder.

Suddenly, this corner of the earth turned into Shura Purgatory...

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On June 10, the third year of Yingtian, Zhao Cheng led his army to fly across Tianyuan, surrendered to Cao Zheng, and captured the Dayan Ancient Road.

On June 12, the third year of Yingtian, Sun Yuantai led an army of 700,000 to attack the Dayan Ancient Road. The attack lasted ten days, resulting in 150,000 casualties. The Taiping camp was forced to retreat 20 miles, with 800 casualties.

On June 25, the third year of Yingtian, the large armies led by Zhao Cheng and Lin Yi officially joined forces. Since then, history has turned a new page.

On June 29th of the third year of Yingtian's reign, a million-strong army marched out of the Southern Wilderness in an unstoppable manner. Sun Yuantai was reduced by another 50,000 people and was forced to retreat to Tianjue Pass to defend. On the one hand, he tried to use the city's strength to delay time. Wearing the enemy's strength, on the other hand, we are also waiting for the court's support...